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Olivia Zienert Director of Eastern Services Unit (231) 865-4100
Send an Email Read MoreI love being part of the Eastern Service Unit team and supporting the amazing educators who work so hard for their students every day. As Special Education Director, I enjoy helping teams navigate complex or unique situations and making sure they have the resources and support they need to do their best work. Most of all, I’m passionate about serving students with disabilities and ensuring they have access to high quality, inclusive education.
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Stacy Wissner Eastern Service Unit Supervisor (231) 865-14011, ext. 1421
Send an Email Read MoreAs a Special Education Supervisor, I strive to support educators in ways that help them continue to find joy and fulfillment in their work, while also empowering them to thrive in their professional roles. I believe every student deserves equitable access to meaningful learning experiences, and I am committed to building systems that foster connection, collaboration, and authentic student growth by moving beyond compliance toward truly impactful practice.
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Cynthia Chorny Clerical (231) 865-4100
Send an EmailI grew up in Fruitport, and being back working within the Districts is like coming home. I love the community, and being a part of a great team in the Eastern Service Unit. It is rare to find a group of people who genuinely care about the work they are doing, and you will find this all throughout the District.
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Angie Friesner Student Services (231) 865-4100, ext. 4011
Send an Email Read MoreI am a Speech-Language Pathologist employed by the Eastern Service Unit. I currently service children in the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) preschool programs at Fruitport and Orchard View schools.
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Kathrine Houseman Supervisor (231) 865-4100, ext. 1422
Send an Email Read MoreI am so excited to be working in Fruitport! Though I was not raised here, Fruitport has been the home to several generations of my family and has always given me a sense of community. Now, I am lucky enough to be a part of that community everyday!
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Jane Chickering Support Services (231) 865-4100, ext. 5117
Send an Email Read MoreSince the beginning of my career I wanted to work with children and fortunately was hired by Fruitport Schools in August of 2016. I work with the ECSE preschool programs and last year was the most rewarding year of my career!
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Sara Gorski Support Services (231) 865-4100, ext. 5116
Send an Email Read More"The body learns ten times faster than the brain and forgets ten times slower. If you want to change the brain, change the body." - Dr. Dave Richo
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Diane Jacobs Support Services (231) 865-4100
Send an Email Read MoreSTRENGTH doesn’t come from what you can’t do. It comes from OVERCOMING the things you once thought YOU COULDN’T.
I am a believer in trying things before saying I can’t do something because all things are possible with a little hard work, and sometimes some modification. You never know if you can do something unless you try. -
Sarah Shaw Teacher (231) 865-4100
Send an Email Read MoreI very much enjoy spending time with students one-on-one or in small groups every day. Sometimes I’m able to support students in their classrooms, which might look like pulling them to a table in the back, or squatting down next to them as they work to complete their assignment. It might even mean teaching a lesson to the whole class.
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Bre Brown Administrative Assistant 231-865-4055
Send an Email Read MoreI am so happy to be a part of the Eastern Service Unit. I am excited to be able to be a part of the ESU team serving our students & staff.. I am passionate about helping people and helping them become the best versions of themselves. I believe that each day is a gift and an opportunity to choose JOY!